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Beyond academic knowledge, students need practical insights into the world of work. VVOB's Dr Grace Mwaura & Maud Seghers discuss how career talks facilitated by role models can empower students to envision diverse and fulfilling career paths in this blog post for UKFIET - The Education and Development Forum 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e7-qdR2V VVOB in Uganda

On World #YouthSkillsDay under the theme "Youth Skills for Peace and Development” BUSINESSAfrica is proud to make efforts in sharing knowledge and experience concerning its ambition to equip young people with skills in Africa. In her remarks, MS. Jacqueline Mugo Secretary General of BUSINESSAfrica, during the world youth skills day pointed out efforts in bridging skills gap as follows; 1. Collaborates with employers to provide workplace training and runs apprenticeship programs. 2. Organisations to work closely with governments, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to develop and implement policies that support youth employment and skills development. 3. Provision of career guidance and counseling services to help young people make informed decisions about their career paths. 4. Advocacy for policies that promote youth employment and address barriers to entry into the labour market. 5. Enhancement of TVET programs to ensure they are responsive to the needs of the labour market. 6. Research and data collection on labour market trends, skills gaps, and youth employment. By implementing these initiatives, Africa will create a more inclusive labour market that provides ample opportunities for young people to develop their skills and secure meaningful employment. #SkillupAfrica #WorldYouthSkillsDay #voiceofafricanyouth

As we commemorate Youth Day in South Africa, we reflect on the barriers our youth face today: high unemployment, limited access to quality education, socioeconomic challenges, and a lack of career guidance. At Path Start, we believe in the potential of our young people to overcome these challenges and achieve their dreams. Our Inside Out program provides comprehensive career guidance and support, helping South Africa's youth navigate their futures with confidence. In Path Start’s Inside out program we offer: 1. Career Guidance: Personalized counseling to align strengths and interests with viable career paths. 2. Skills Development: In-school workshops that give every learner space for self-exploration and soft skill development⁠ 3. Educational Support: Assisting students in finding educational opportunities that match their career goals. By addressing these areas, Path Start aims to break down barriers and pave the way for a brighter, more successful future. On this Youth Day, let's celebrate the resilience of our young people and commit to supporting them. Together, we can create a future where every young South African thrives. Join us in making a difference! Learn more about Path Start and get involved by booking a workshop for your school. (Link in Bio). #YouthDay #Pathstart #CareerGuidance #EmpowerYouth #SouthAfrica

I am grateful for the opportunity to share my journey at the National Conference on Career Guidance and Development. It was an honor to shed light on the importance of lifelong learning and effective career guidance. Huge thanks to Fidelis Muthumbi, THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF KENYA (CDAK) and Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for the platform! 🙏 #CareerGuidance #LifelongLearning #EducationReforms"

I am advocating for a job preparation course in Cameroon's university curriculum to bridge the skills gap and reduce youth unemployment. Read the full article to learn more. #jobpreparationcourse #vision2035 #corporatecontent #workforcedevelopment

Identify small, manageable problems within your ALC or local community that can be addressed using your Week 1 learning. 1. Low Participation in Community Events - Problem: Many community events have low attendance, leading to reduced engagement. - Solution: Organize a survey to understand barriers to participation (timing, awareness, interest). Use social media and local bulletin boards for better outreach and create incentives (like free refreshments or raffles) to encourage attendance. 2. Limited Access to Educational Resources - Problem- Community members may lack access to books, technology, or learning materials. - Solution- Establish a resource-sharing program where community members can donate books or technology. Collaborate with local libraries or businesses to create a lending library or resource center within the ALC. 3.Lack of Job Readiness Skills -Problem-Community members may struggle to find employment due to a lack of skills. - Solution- Implement a job readiness program that includes resume writing workshops, interview practice, and skills training sessions. Collaborate with local businesses for potential internships or job placements. 4.Transportation -problem-Hike in fuel prices leading to high fee and also scarcity of a transport medium -solution-stationing fellows on a more closer centre for their programs 5.Network/Internet palava -problem- 504 errors e.t.c -solution - 3MTT Nigeria CYPHERDEVS TECHNOLOGIES Cypherdevs #3MTT #3MTTweeklyreflection #3MTTLearningcommunity

🌍✨ Celebrating #WorldYouthSkillsDay! ✨🌍 We celebrate World Youth Skills Day to highlight the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. This year's theme is 'Youth Skills for Peace and Development', focusing on the role of youth in peace-building and conflict-resolution efforts. Reviewing the education system's alignment with market needs is essential to understand its impact on economic competitiveness. We measure this in the Education Alignment With Market Needs sub-indicator in our #IIAG framework. 📊 Explore the 2022 #IIAG to learn more about how education systems in Africa meet market demands. https://lnkd.in/eCXRr8WX

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 (𝗔𝗦𝗣𝘀) 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁? Since June 2022, our Social Employment Fund project has been making waves in the after-school sector, providing opportunities for learners and many job seekers. Over 6000 people have found meaningful paid work opportunities through this initiative, breaking the cycle of unemployment and enabling ASPs to significantly scale their reach and impact. 𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗟𝗧’𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁: ✅ 100% of SEF implementing partners are eager to participate again, indicating the positive influence of the programme on their organisations. ✅ 15 of 16 respondents reported a significant positive impact on their organisation, while one reported a somewhat positive effect. ✅ The benefits include expanding reach, offering volunteers’ stipends, enhancing programme quality, attracting more funding, strengthening organisational systems, and equipping young people with essential skills and work experience. #SocialEmploymentFund #WorkForCommonGood #EmpoweringLives

I am happy to share my latest paper on social significance of children's work. In this paper, we demonstrate that children’s work in cashew supply chain activities can be conceptualised as informal apprenticeships enabling them to acquire important life skills. Let me know your thoughts. https://lnkd.in/gUBWe2dm

CALLING ALL FINAL YEAR STUDENTS Here are the next steps you can take after graduating 1) You can pursue higher education (Panic Masters) or other vocational courses. 2) You can get a graduate role and start stacking the dosh 💵. 3) Take a break and travel around the world/ volunteer with NGO's around the globe.